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Paralyzed Man Sues iFLY | Shots Fired Arrest | Mayor Helps After Ian

PLUS: $1 million lottery ticket | Record-setting tree planting | Fundraisers for crash victims | Holli-daze crafts! | Sci-Fi, CosPlay Fest!

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Oct. 6.


Palos Man Left Quadriplegic Sues iFLY Indoor Skydiving After Accident

Lawsuit claims indoor skydiving venue's waiver calls the activity "inherently dangerous," while marketing says it's safe for 3-year-olds.


Arrest Made In Shots Fired That Injured 2: Midlothian PD

Midlothian police have arrested the person who they believe responsible in a shooting that wounded two at 146th and Karlov.

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Manhattan Mayor Part Of Effort To Restore Power After Hurricane Ian

Mayor Mike Adrieansen, who makes a living working for ComEd, was part of the effort to bring some normalcy back to people affected by Ian.


Hundreds Of Volunteers To Add 300 Trees To Flossmoor's Canopy

"Plant the Gem" will bring native trees to their new home in Flossmoor, in spots where the village's tree-scape is thinning.

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$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold At Calumet City Store

A lucky customer won $1 million.


Culver's Locations To Donate Day's Sales To Crash Victim's Family

Locations in Homewood and Tinley will hold A Day for Zack, with 20 percent of proceeds going to the family of Zack Kulak.


Woods Brim With Scandinavian Art and Crafts At 'Cottages In The Woods'

Historic Good Templar Park's 'Cottages In The Woods' features Scandinavian crafts, food, folklore and fun Oct. 15 and Oct. 16 in Geneva.


3-in-1 Fantasy, SciFi, CosPlay Fest Kicks Off In Evergreen Park

Fantasy, comics, SciFi, Dungeons and Dragons, vendors and cosplayers featured at FantaSciFest Oct. 15 at Evergreen Park Senior Center.


Tinley Park Culver's Plans Fundraising Day In Memory Of Crash Victim

The ButterBurger restaurant will donate 20 percent of sales from the fundraiser to the family of Mark Pulice Jr.


Still Time Left To Register For Moraine Valley Halloween 5K, Kids Dash

Dress up the kids, wear a mask and lace up your running shoes for the Moraine Valley Community College Halloween 5K on Saturday, Oct. 29.


Trunk Or Treat, E.F. Bucko Costume Parade Set For Oct. 29 In Frankfort

The free event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to noon at the Breidert Green Municipal lot in downtown Frankfort.


Holli-Daze Arts And Crafts Show Returns To Frankfort For 47th Year

More than 125 crafters will be on hand during the two-day show put on by the Mokena Woman's Club.


Southwest Community Concert Band Celebrates 40 Years

The band is set to perform an anniversary concert Oct. 23 in New Lenox.


Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve 2023 Calendar On Sale Now

The calendar features photos of the preserve throughout the seasons.


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